politics
College towns expect to see near-presidential election numbers for same-day voter registration
Four registrars in localities across Southwest and Southside Virginia offer advice for students seeking to vote via same-day registration.
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economy
Wells Fargo to lay off 87 in Roanoke County
Notices sent by the banking giant indicate that the cuts primarily affect fraud and claims operations.
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culture
Help is on the way to relight Roanoke’s H&C Coffee sign. Over $100,000 is raised toward $430,000 goal.
The “Light the Skyline” drive will include money for restoration and for future upkeep.
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education
Roanoke City schools could see $6M less in state funding due to unexpected enrollment drop
Majority of students lost to Roanoke County or Salem schools.
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healthcare
Free weekend healthcare clinic to set up in Pearisburg
Patients do not need health insurance or identification to receive medical, dental and vision care.
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weather
Weather leading into Halloween is delightful, not at all frightful. Hints of changes ahead?
October ends with a dry spell, cool mornings and warm afternoons. November shows signs of being wetter, with maybe a hint of a cold spell toward Thanksgiving.
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opinion
A dead dog named Biscuit prompts questions about how the governor is restoring rights to convicted felons
Del. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham County, wants an investigation into why the name of a deceased canine turned up on the list of those to whom the governor has restored civil rights.
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sports
‘Sickening’: Bath County fish hatchery loses more than half its trout overnight, cutting nearby stocking efforts through spring
Eleven counties from Alleghany to Fauquier will have fewer trout released into their waters through the end of the season, as the state-run hatchery lost 130,000 fish due to an equipment failure.
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headlines from across the state
Headlines from across Virginia: Danville company to close, 251 will lose jobs; more . . .
From elsewhere: Cigarette tax proposal resurfaces in Washington County. Bond rating agencies give Roanoke positive rating. Henry County eyes possible school consolidation.
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